Select theme:

Search

Newsletter image

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Join 10k+ people to get notified about new posts, news and tips.

Do not worry we don't spam!

GDPR Compliance

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.

North Korea ‘arrests three over humiliating warship disaster’ after Kim Jong-un’s vow to punish those behind mishap

Published on May 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM

North Korea ‘arrests three over humiliating warship disaster’ after Kim Jong-un’s vow to punish those behind mishap

NORTH Korea has arrested three shipyard bosses after a humiliating warship launch flop that Kim Jong-un called a “criminal act”;;.

The 5,000-tonne destroyer – hailed as a symbol of military might – during a high-profile launch in the port city of Chongjin last Wednesday.

Satellite image of a North Korean warship covered in a blue tarp at a shipyard.
A satellite image of the ship covered with a blue tarp after an accident at the shipyard in Chongjin, North Korea
Satellite image of a North Korean warship in a harbor.
Satelite picture of the ship before the accident

State media on Sunday said three officials – chief engineer Kang Jong Chol, hull workshop head Han Kyong Hak, and deputy manager Kim Yong Hak – were detained over the “serious accident”;;.

Kim Jong-un, who watched the botched launch unfold in person, reportedly fumed that the fiasco had “damaged the country’s dignity”;;.

The Pyongyang tyrant has since ordered the ship to be restored by next month’s ruling party meeting, with repairs already under way.

More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.

Like us on Facebook atTheSunUSand follow us on X at@TheUSSun

  • Share:
Super Admin

Super Admin

Rugby ace Danny Cipriani and estranged wife Victoria locked in tense court showdown to finalise divorce
Prev Article

Rugby ace Danny Cipriani and estranged wife Victoria locked in tense court showdown to finalise divorce

Next Article

Horse racing tips: ‘Superstar will be bang there on return’ – Templegate’s NAP to score for Aidan O’Brien

Horse racing tips: ‘Superstar will be bang there on return’ – Templegate’s NAP to score for Aidan O’Brien

Related to this topic:

Comments (0):

Be the first to write a comment.

Post Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


All the options except Custom will apply pre-configured parameters.